3D laser scanning guides
Practical guides and free tools on 3d laser scanning, written by the surveyors who do the work.
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- GuideGuide to as-built surveys: what you need to knowThe basics of as-built surveys: what they are, how they are carried out and why they matter in construction and property management.
- GuideHow to easily open and view a point cloud file for freeHow to open, view and measure RCP point cloud files for free in Autodesk ReCap, with the most useful tools explained.
- GuideThe benefits of 3D scanning for MEP designThe advantages of 3D laser scanning for MEP design: better accuracy, less time on site, lower costs and fewer clashes.
- GuideUses of 3D laser scanning in constructionThe main uses and benefits of 3D laser scanning in construction, from measured surveys and scan to BIM to clash detection and progress records.
- GuideWhat is a point cloud?What a 3D point cloud is, how point clouds are captured with laser scanners and drones, and how they are used in design and construction.
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